Playing in some specific down-and-distance situations, the quarterbacks continued to work out the early-camp kinks Saturday.

Peyton Manning’s work drew the biggest cheers from the fans Saturday morning as the team worked in pads for the first time, especially when he hit Demaryius Thomas up the right sideline. All in all, however, it was an up-and-down day from the passers.

Backup quarterback Brock Osweiler continued to show a power arm, but hit a rough spot or two in the workout. Safety Duke Ihenacho intercepted Osweiler, cutting in front of rookie Tavarres King.

Rookie Zac Dysert had a couple of passes tipped at the line of scrimmage in drills and was inconsistent with his accuracy at times, while rookie Ryan Katz was intercepted by veteran linebacker Wesley Woodyard in linebacker/running back one-on-one work.

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson had butterflies before Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. It wasn't because of the big-name opponent, but rather his return from a 13-game injury absence and being stoked to rejoin a team in a playoff push and looking for its third postseason appearance in 10 years.